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Lenitz Family History

Lenitz Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Leitz, Benitz, Levitz, Lentz, Lenz, Leite, Beitz, Reitz, Lantz

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Where is the Lenitz family from?

You can see how Lenitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Lenitz families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lenitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lenitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Lenitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenitz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Lenitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Lenitz. For the veterans among your Lenitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenitz lifespan?

Average Lenitz life expectancy in 1974 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenitz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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